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8th July 2014, 06:13 PM #1
KIDS MONEY BOX
I made this money box for one of the grandkids. This was an exercise in cutting compound mitres and building a simple jig to help assemble the 12 pentagons.
The bottom is fitted with a round recessed piece that is held in place with strong rare earth magnets.They just have to twist the piece to disengage the magnets.dodec3.JPGdodec4.JPGdodec1.JPG
The box is made from Black Bean and is finished with Danish Oil.And my head I'd be a scratchin'
While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain.
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8th July 2014, 06:34 PM #2
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8th July 2014, 11:58 PM #3
Very nice complex project. I would not have the patience. Well done.
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9th July 2014, 06:06 AM #4
Really nice work mate.
Great shape and very tactile.
Well done.
Trev.
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9th July 2014, 08:35 AM #5GOLD MEMBER
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A great result from some very accurate cutting.
I have this mental image of about 27 blokes helping you assemble this with a multitude of clamps all over the place. Must have been quite a challenge getting and keeping everything in place.
I like the idea of using magnets in the base.
Alan...
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9th July 2014, 09:56 AM #6
That is impressive.
Chris
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9th July 2014, 11:10 AM #7
Very impressive. Would love to see your jig for assembly.
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9th July 2014, 12:11 PM #8
Very cool moneybox.
Impressed by how accurate and tight your joins are.
I too would be interested in pics of the glue-up.
Steven.
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Tremendous Money Box. Hope the kids don't smash it open to try to get the money !!
Regards
Keith
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10th July 2014, 05:52 PM #10
As always Ruddy, a magnificent piece, functional and beautiful..... well done sir..cheers, crowie
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13th July 2014, 01:34 PM #11
Thanks for the comments. I did not take any pictures during the glue assembly however here is a picture of the jig that was made to help in the assembly. I bought a digital angle gauge that reads to 0.1degrees and this jig has been made to 116.6 degrees inclusive.
assembly jig.jpg
Adjacent pentagons are clamped to the jig and the glue allowed to set. This is then repeated until the last piece is in place.There are a few moments when you wish you had a third hand but it works.
Here is a good video showing how it is done.
031 How to Build a Dodecahedron - YouTube
Hope this helps those willing to tackle one of these.And my head I'd be a scratchin'
While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain.
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